Sofia'S Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. lean stew meat, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 6 x 1-inch strips fresh orange zest
• 12 small boiling onions, peeled
• 1/4 c. condensed beef broth (undiluted)
• 1/2 c. brandy
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 6 carrots, peeled and cut in 2 x 1/4-inch slices
• 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon peel, grated